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Serving Fire, Rescue & EMS Heroes In NY State APRIL 2014

The Peekskill Fire Department and all responders throughout the country mourn the loss of Firefighter Kevin Bristol. Peekskill Firefighter Kevin Bristol died of an apparent heart attack after falling ill at a fire on the morning of Monday, March 3, 2014.

Please turn to page 6 for the complete story.

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Chimney Fire Extends in Campbell Hall

Units from Campbell Hall arrived to find fire in the attic of a large single-family residence.

See story on page 7

Structure Fire in Bennington

Bennington firefighters responded to a structure fire on Route 354.

A second alarm was dispatched.

See story on page 8

Cleveland Hill FD Battles Flames

The Cleveland Hill Fire Department responded to a structure fire with possible victims trapped.

See story on page 11

Pets Rescued in Queens

Flames broke out in a building on Myrtle Avenue near 68th Place.

Pets were rescued by firefighters during the blaze.

See story on page 13

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Two Hurt in Winona Lake

Responders from Winona Lake were called out to a two-car motor vehicle accident with injuries.

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Slippery Roads Create Havoc in Albany

Upon arrival, firefighters found that one vehicle was on fire and was down an embankment.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Budget Cuts Are Never Good According to the CFSI website, the White House released its 2015 budget proposal, and recommended cuts to key fire service programs.

The $3.9 trillion budget, which is an estimated $250 billion increase over the 2014 levels, contains $38.2 billion for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Sound good? Not really, because this is a decrease of approximately $1 billion from the Fiscal Year 2014.

The Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs would be reduced by $10 million. I urge you to visit CFSI.org and read about the rest of the cuts that ultimately affect funding to the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. Thanks to people like Bill Webb, CFSI's Executive Director, CFSI will begin to work with the other national fire service organizations and our friends in government who support the fire service to shield the programs that affect us from budget cuts in 2015. Fortunately Congress, the Senate and the House Appropriations Committees have supported us in the past. We ask that they continue to do so.

Recently, the House approved up to $1 billion in loan guarantees for the Ukraine, backing President Obama's request to help the new government. It is nice to support a cause and to help those in need if

you can afford to do so. With impending cuts to fire service programs, I think we have to rethink where the money to help others is coming from. Many we are still suffering from the after effects of Hurricane Sandy and the wildfires throughout our country. How does the government even think about cutting funds to the fire service when people in our own communities have not recovered from major events that have had such devastating results?

I would like to take the time to thanks the Congressional Fire Services Institute, their staff and advisory committee for keeping a watchful eye on the potential cuts that directly have an impact on the fire service and homeland security. Remember to support their mission, which is to, “Educate members of Congress about the fire service so that first responders do not stand alone.” Visit their website at www.CFSI.org and read what they are doing to help you, the first responder.

One last reminder: the CFSI Dinner and Seminar is on April 30 and May 1, 2014. Someone from your department should think about attending this event. …Dennis

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ANNOUNCEMENTS THANK YOU SPRINGFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT Recently we had a chimney fire as a result of our woodstove burning too hot and igniting the creosote in the chimney. The creosote was glowing and burning red at the top of the chimney.

I immediately got everyone out of the house, called 911 and reported the chimney fire. They called the Springfield Fire Department who immediately responded with several trucks and loads of firemen. By the time they arrived the creosote had burned itself out and there really was no issue, but there could have been. As a result of this incident, I wanted to do two things.

First, I want to warn everyone that if you burn wood in a woodstove or fireplace, this could happen to you too. We clean our chimney out each fall and yet by this time of year we have once again accumulated a fair amount of creosote in the chimney. By accidentally allowing the fire to get too hot, that creosote will begin to burn. We were lucky that I recognized the problem, shut down the wood fire and the conditions did not allow for any fire or flame to ignite the structure. One of the squad members indicated it is actually suggested you clean out creosote once a month. You can be sure we will be cleaning out our stove pipe more often from now on.

We hope you will too.

Two, I want to extend a huge THANK YOU to the Springfield Fire Department Squad. They were caring, concerned, professional, and thorough. Even though no fire

remained by the time they arrived, they climbed up on the roof, inspected the chimney for any flame, removed existing creosote, inspected the woodstove and chimney inside the house, and used a fancy camera to insure there was no fire burning inside the walls.

They got up and out of bed at 11:00 p.m. to help their neighbors. THANK YOU. Each of you deserves far more than the pat on the back and the hand shake you got last night. What I can offer you is my sincere gratitude for a job well done, and an added donation to the fire department. Our thanks for all you do to keep our community safe, secure and alive. I have witnessed your response to a neighbor in health distress, I have witnessed your response to a neighbor in trouble on the water, and now I have witnessed your response to my own problem — a fire — there is nothing more scary than watching the prospect of your home going up in flames. I am glad you were there for us.

Please accept our sincerest thanks to each of you and may you always continue to perform the fine work that you do.

Sincerely, Barb and Bill Harman PS: We will be making an added donation to The Springfield Fire Department. We suggest that others do the same. You don’t think about emergency services until you need them; but when you need them, you want them there doing the excellent work that they do. They deserve all of our support.

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GEAR UP FOR FOURTH ANNUAL “RECRUITNY” WEEKEND Volunteer fire departments across New York State will open their doors and fire truck bays to local residents during the weekend of Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 as part of the fourth annual RecruitNY statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment effort.

RecruitNY is designed to help increase volunteer membership which has suffered over the last few years due to various factors including the state of the economy. For fire departments that would like to sign up for RecruitNY, simply log on to www.recruitny.org/signup and fill out the participation form.

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Obituary

Peekskill Firefighter Kevin Bristol Mourned The Peekskill Fire Department and all responders throughout the country mourned the loss of Firefighter Kevin Bristol. Peekskill Firefighter Kevin Bristol died of an apparent heart attack after falling ill at a fire on the morning of March 3, 2014. Not feeling well, he went home and later, was found by his wife in cardiac arrest. Responders attempted to revive him. However, he was pronounced dead at Hudson Valley Hospital Center.

Bristol started in the department as a volunteer at 19 and then became a career firefighter. Bristol was a second generation City of Peekskill Professional Firefighter with 26 years on the job. He was also a past union president. “Kevin was a great firefighter, but most of all a great man and a loving husband. Words cannot express how much we will all miss him,� said Gary Horne, President Peekskill Professional Firefighters Local 2343. Memorial Donations can be made to the charity of choice.

-Fire News photos provided by the Peekskill Fire Department

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Chimney Fire Extends in Campbell Hall

On February 23, 2014, units from Campbell Hall were dispatched to a chimney fire on Scotchtown Avenue in their district. Washingtonville E-583 was placed on stand-by in quarters as part of the first alarm response. Units from Campbell Hall arrived to find fire in the attic of a large singlefamily residence. Multiple tankers were requested to the scene initially. A short time later Washingtonville was requested for their FAST unit, as well as their tanker. Firefighters were heavily engaged in battling the fire which was in the attic.

Crews spent over an hour opening up the second floor to access hidden fire in the now collapsed truss roof. Units remained on scene for just over two hours before being released.

-Fire News photos by Gary Hearn

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Structure Fire in Bennington Bennington firefighters responded to a structure fire in the early morning hours of January 29, 2014. The fire was on Route 354 in the Town of Bennington. An automatic second alarm dispatched for the call. Bennington Fire Chief Jim Dick arrived on location and reported the working fire. Command further reported heavy fire conditions and requested a third alarm tanker assignment to the scene. Temperatures were in the zero to -10 degree range, with a windchill factor near -20. Attica, Cowlesville, Harris Corners, Strykersville, Sheldon, Varysburg, Wyoming Correctional, Alden, Wales Center, Alexander, Darien and Marilla responded as mutual aid companies to the scene and/or to act as fill-in companies.

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Tough Conditions at Albany Blaze

On February 11, 2014, Albany firefighters had to lay in 500 feet of hose to fight a house fire on Tampa Avenue. The closest hydrant was at the far end of the road. Traffic was halted in both directions on busy Western Avenue in the area of Brevator Street as hose was laid across the four lanes of the road. The fire started in the basement of the home and quickly spread to the first floor. Firefighters not only

fought the fire, but also the frigid temperatures, as the temperature at the time of the fire was hovering around zero degrees F. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire. One firefighter received minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

-Fire News photos by Tom Heffernan

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Blaze KO’d in Yonkers

On February 25, 2014, the Yonkers Fire Department received calls for a mattress fire in a four-story apartment building a minute after sending a mutual aid assignment to the City of Mount Vernon. Units arrived to find fire blowing out a top floor window of the Warburton Avenue address with occupants still inside the apart-

ment. Fifty firefighters had the fire under control in under an hour.

One civilian was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation and several cats perished in the blaze. This was the seventh multiple alarm fire in Yonkers since the start of the year.

-Fire News photos by Mike Messar

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Battles Flames

On February 25, 2014, the Cleveland Hill Fire Department in Erie County responded to a structure fire with possible victims trapped.

Unit 9-3 arrived on scene and found fire coming from the number 1 side of the structure. Immediately it was reported that the first floor of the structure was fully involved and the floor collapsed.

Crews held at the doorway for defensive attack since the floor was missing near the door. Rescue went to the roof to ventilate.

-Fire News photos by Don Murtha, III

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Under Control in Manhattan

Two Alarm Blaze Beat in Rochdale

A two-alarm blaze broke out in a vacant building on West 34th Street in Manhattan just before midnight on January 19, 2014. It took nearly 60 firefighters about 40 minutes to bring the fire under control.

-Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

Units from the FDNY fought a two-alarm fire in a private dwelling in the Rochdale section of Queens on January 22, 2014. The fire was in a two-story, wood frame structure and apparently started in the basement of the building. The blaze was brought under control after one hour of operations.

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Pets Rescued in Queens

Firefighters from Queens and Brooklyn battled an all-hands fire in a three-story multiple dwelling on the afternoon of February 27, 2014. The blaze broke out in a building on Myrtle Avenue near 68th Place and was quickly placed under control. Several house pets were rescued by firefighters.

-Fire News photos by FirstOnScenePhotos.com

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Chimney Fire Knocked Down

Two Alarmer Battled in Albany

Responders from the Good Will Fire Department in the Town of Newburgh were called out for a chimney fire. Mutual aid from Cronomer Valley responded with their tower ladder to assist with the call. Firefighters extinguished the fire and returned to duty.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

On February 4, 2014, a fire was reported on Washington Avenue in Albany. First arriving units reported heavy smoke and fire at the rear of the structure, which was extending into the next building. A second alarm was transmitted almost immediately. Acting Albany Fire Chief Warren Abriel stated that there were no injuries to the occupants or to his personnel during the fire.

-Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan

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Candle Blamed for Schenectady Fire Schenectady firefighters were called out for a report of a small fire in the living room on Forest Road. Without any follow-up phone calls confirming a fire, Engine 3 was surprised as they arrived and found the entire first floor of a two-family home engulfed in flames.

The cause of the fire was an unattended candle.

-Fire News photos by Peter Barber

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Hitting the Ice at the FASNY Winter Games First responders enjoyed another successful year at the FASNY Winter Games, which was held in Cortland from February 7 to 9, 2014. The games were proudly held by the Cortland County Firemen’s Association. For the results of the events, visit www.FASNY.com.

-Fire News photos by Gordy Kotars

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Extrication Needed at Albany MVA On February 17, 2014, the Albany Fire Department responded to a crash on Washington Avenue Extension. Upon arrival, responders found two heavily damaged vehicles in the middle of the roadway. The driver of one of the vehicles was in and out of consciousness and had to be extricated from the vehicle. Both drivers were transported to the Albany Medical Center Hospital.

-Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan

Two Hurt in Winona Lake Responders from Winona Lake were called out to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 300 in front of the Longhorn Restaurant. Two people were hurt in the accident and treated at the scene by responders.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

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Police Officer Injured in North Greenbush MVA On February 19, 2014, Defreestville and Wyantskill Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a North Greenbush police car at Routes 4 and 43. The officer suffered injuries and was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital.

The driver and passenger in the other vehicle were not injured.

-Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan

Into the Woods The Winona Lake Fire Department was called to assist at a two-car motor vehicle accident involving a car that went into the woods. One person was looked at on the scene by EMS crews. Two children in the vehicle were also evaluated.

-Fire News photo by Vinnie Dominick

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INSTRUCTOR VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FDIC 2014:

Event to Kick-off with Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) Courses Some 30,000 firefighters from around the world are expected to attend FDIC 2014 this spring at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, making it the largest FDIC ever held in its 86-year history.

Held April 7-12, the six-day event will commence with an intense curriculum of Hands-On Training courses designed to teach skills, techniques and lessons learned in realtime scenarios, giving firefighters the opportunity to apply newly acquired knowledge to real situations. Nearly 2,500 firefighters are expected to participate in the training.

“This year's Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) courses will be taught by some of the most fireground-proven firefighters in North America. Taking the hard-earned lessons of the fireground into the hands of the most passionate and serious training-oriented firefighters, this year’s educational program will be unsurpassed in depth and scope. Firefighters will walk away with critical new skill sets enabling them to work safer, more effectively and more efficiently while learning the techniques necessary to save lives,” said Chief Bobby Halton (ret.), FDIC Education Director and Editor In Chief of Fire Engineering magazine.

Several new courses will be offered this year in addition to courses focused on Advanced Vehicle Extrication, Aerial and Tower

Operations, Essentials of Search and Rescue, Fire Department Rescue Operations, Flashover Simulation, Heavy Vehicle Extrication, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Collapse and Void Search Rescue, Live Fire First-Due Tactics and more.

The world’s premier fire training conference and exhibition, FDIC also features 150-plus classroom sessions taught by nearly 500 instructors, and 800 exhibiting companies featuring the latest technologies in fire apparatus, equipment and life-saving product advancements.

“For 86 years, the leaders of America's fire service have gathered at FDIC. Coming from every type of department, every background and every rank, they all share one common bond - the knowledge that great firefighters and great fire departments are made from an unfaltering commitment to training and drills. At FDIC, they meet unencumbered by any other mission to discuss fire, the most feared threat to Americans today. At FDIC, the issues confronting all firefighters are reviewed and examined, with the sharing of solutions,” continued Halton.

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Forgot to Stop in Schenectady City of Schenectady firefighter/paramedics tended to the driver of a car involved in an accident at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Bedford Road. Drivers from both vehicles were taken by ambulance to Ellis Hospital for treatment. It was reported that the two-door coupe failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the path of the on coming Ford Explorer, causing the collision.

-Fire News photo by Peter Barber

Slippery Roads Create Havoc in Albany On January 25, 2014, the Albany Fire Department responded to an accident on Washington Avenue, with a report that one of the vehicles was on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that one vehicle had taken out a light pole and was down an embankment and on fire. The driver had non life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. The people in the second vehicle were not injured. It was snowing at the time of the crash and the roads were extremely slippery.

-Fire News photo by Tom Heffernan

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Thank You Senator Maloney This is the graduating class of the City of Newburgh Fire Department. In the center is Senator Maloney, who was responsible for getting the department the Safer Grant to hire these men.

-Fire News photo by Joe LoCicero

Brockport Helps Community Starting March 2, 2014, Brockport firefighters were making home visits upon request to inspect the placement of smoke detectors, to help all residents of the district be better prepared in the event of a fire, and to assist them in knowing the detectors are in the best place in their homes.

Volunteer firefighters will also provide up to three smoke detectors per home if the homeowner is in need of them. The Brockport Volunteer Firefighters Association, in cooperation with Master Care Restoration Company and Lowes Home Improvement have secured a large number of detectors to accomplish this task. You must live in the Brockport Fire Protection District (Sweden, Clarkson or the Village of Brockport). You must call 749-3786 between 1600 and 2000 to make an appointment for the firefighters to stop at your home and assist you. And, you must agree to do your part and change the batteries once a year to maintain a working smoke detector.

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Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC, Donates Mural to Decorate Fire Department of New York New Squad Company 61 Pumper

At the time New York City was recovering from the aftermath of the tragedy at the World Trade Center, Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave), its employees and suppliers, along with support from the community donated a 1000 GPM pumper to the citizens of New York.

The fire apparatus was decorated with a mural, donated by the men and women of Seagrave, to serve as a tribute to the fallen firefighters of 911-2001. The mural features an eagle and the words “Never Forget” against a backdrop of an American flag. Squad Company 61, in the Bronx, was home to the rig. It responded to more than 40,000 alarms, special events and countless daily routines and duties during the past 10 years. Each time, it safely returned its members to the firehouse. It is not uncommon for citizens and tourists to knock on the firehouse door and ask if the rig could be pulled out so they could see in person what they had only seen in photos or on the internet. “It is with some apprehension that we consider retiring the rig. It’s a special apparatus,” said Captain Stephen T. Spall of Squad Company 61. “We have become a well-recognized symbol as we travel the city streets. They tell us how our mural has encouraged them, and all that see it, to ‘Never Forget.’”

Seagrave has been supplying fire apparatus to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) since 1901. Fire apparatus in New York City are typically retired after 10 years of frontline service and placed in reserve for backup. “We are pleased the rig supported well the important mission in the Bronx,” said Seagrave Chairman & CEO, A. Joseph Neiner.

“Seagrave has a long tradition of building the safest, longest lasting and best quality fire trucks in the industry.” Squad Company 61 took delivery of a new 2013 squad pumper in December. This new rig replaces the retiring apparatus. The pumper has an eagle mural identical to the original design. This mural was donated by Seagrave as well.

Considering the rig’s important mission and the honor of having supplied the inspirational mural for the original, Neiner concluded, “It was an important message in 2003 and it is no less today.” Seagrave was founded in 1881 and is the oldest, continuous manufacturer of fire apparatus in North America. It has built a reputation for safety, durability and longevity in the most demanding fire departments across the nation. Product brand names include Marauder II, Attacker HD, Meanstick, Force, Apollo II, Aerialscope II and Optimum. For more information, visit fwdseagrave.com.

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Strike!

Spare Time Bowling in Latham held its 4th Annual Firemen’s Bowling Tournament on February 16, 2014. Thirty firefighters from Midway, Latham and Schuyler Heights participated and were cheered on by dozens of spectators. In the end, the Latham Fire Department’s Team 1 won the event for the second year in a row.

The team consisted of both firefighters and ladies auxiliary members Pam Luke, Linda Renchkovsky, Bob LaMalfa, Lori LaMalfa and Bill Luke.

-Fire News photo by Lori A. Washburn

A First Responder is Never Off Duty Accolades go out to Colonie EMS Assistant Chief and Latham Fire Department Life Member, Paul Fink, for his quick response to a man in need. While out to dinner with his wife, Paul noticed a gentlemen in the restaurant choking. Paul quickly assisted the gentleman by performing the Heimlich maneuver on him. Paul has been a paramedic for over 24 years as well as a firefighter. Consequently, this is the second time Paul has had to perform the Heimlich while off duty. Great job Paul!

-Fire News photo by Lori Washburn

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Like Chilli?

On February 15, 2014, an annual Chilli Cook-Off was held at Brown’s Brewing Company in Troy to support the Burn Fund.

Twelve fire departments came out to see if they were the best.

There was a “Culinary” award and a “People’s Choice” award for the best chilli. While the West Sand Lake Fire Deparment received the “Culinary” award the “People’s Choice” was won by the Schenectady Fire Department, Engine 4’s crew. They spent days preparing and cooking to be ready for the competition. They won the competition with a vote of 76 to 51. The Engine 4 team also received the “Slushy Puppy” award for the best decorations. The Burn Fund received $3690 this year from the event.

Congratulations to all that participated to support the Burn Fund and who voted for the People’s Choice award.

-Fire News photos by Susan Decker

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